The Alphabet Ends with "Y"

As a huge fan of mystery books, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Sue Grafton, who has delighted me for years with her "Alphabet" series, starting with "A" Is For Alibi, written in 1982.

Kinsey Millhone was the star and detective in 25 books, with the latest being "Y" Is For Yesterday. We waited with anticipation for the last book, "Z" Is For Zero, which sadly will never be written. Sue's daughter Jamie, posted on her Facebook today with the sad news of Sue's passing. She mentions how adamant Sue was, that "her books never be turned into movies or TV shows, and that in that same vein, she would never allow a ghost writer to write in her name. Because of all of those things, and out of a deep and abiding love and respect for our dear sweet Sue, as far as we in the family are concerned, the alphabet now ends in Y"

The Forgotten Carols

Starting in 1991, each year at Christmastime, Michael McClean presents "The Forgotten Carols" It is a stage performance which tells the story of Connie Lou, a nurse whose empty life is changed when Uncle John, a new patient she is attending, recounts the story of Christ's birth as told by little known characters in the nativity story. The accounts from the Innkeeper, the Shepherd, and others help the nurse discover what the world has forgotten about Christmas, ultimately encouraging her to open her heart to the joy of this special season.   

During our first Christmas together, I read the story of the Forgotten Carols to Samantha, and played the songs, hoping one day I would get the chance to share the show with her live. This dream came true Monday night, and we even got to meet Michael McClean and his wife afterwards.  If you have not yer had the opportunity for the "Forgotten Carols" to bless your life, then head on over to The Forgotten Carols and buy your tickets now! Even if you have seen this show before, it is still timeless and yet refreshingnly new. And I do, along with Connie Lou, cry when I take the Christmas Tree down!